Egyptian Desert Scene Round Limoges Box
The sands of ancient Egypt stretch across this round porcelain box, a small window onto the land of the Nile. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, using the classic round form that lets the painted subject take center stage.
Along the Ancient Nile
Egypt has drawn travelers and dreamers for centuries, and its desert landscapes remain one of the most recognized scenes in the world. A round box like this one keeps the theme simple and lets the painting do the talking.
Packed for a Grand Tour
- Hand-painted round box from Limoges, France
- Fits a travel, world cultures or ancient history collection
- Pairs with pagoda, globe and other far-flung destination boxes
Souvenir of the Sands
Someone just back from Cairo or Luxor will recognize the subject at once, and it makes a fine memento of a trip like that. It also suits a history teacher retiring after years of mummy lessons, or the friend who never misses a museum exhibit on the pharaohs.
On a study shelf among books on archaeology and travel, the round shape gives a crowded row a neat, finished point of interest.